Digital Designer

Job Description

Our iKTribe is on the hunt for a creatively driven Digital Designer who knows how to make pixels perform. If you blend bold visual storytelling with a strategic, data-led mindset to craft designs that don't just look great—but convert—then this may be the place for you!

So, what will you do?

You will be creative and data-driven to craft high-converting digital assets that drive engagement and business growth. You will design compelling visuals for websites, landing pages, social media, email campaigns, and digital advertisements, all with a focus on optimizing user experience and maximizing conversion rates. You will require a balance of creativity and strategic thinking so that you can take an idea from concept to execution while keeping conversion-focused design principles in mind.

In addition to the above, you will:

1. Design high-quality digital assets, including website graphics, banners, social media visuals, email templates, and display ads.
2. Create engaging UI / UX designs for web and mobile applications.
3. Develop motion graphics and animations for digital content as needed.
4. Ensure all digital assets align with brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.
5. Collaborate with marketing and content teams to produce compelling designs that enhance brand messaging.
6. Innovate and push creative boundaries to elevate the brand's digital presence.
7. Work closely with developers, marketers, and content creators to execute design projects.
8. Translate complex ideas into user-friendly and visually appealing designs.
9. Maintain and organize design assets for efficient workflow and collaboration.
10. Optimize digital designs for various platforms, ensuring responsiveness and high-quality rendering.
11. Test and refine designs based on user feedback and analytics insights.
12. Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Deal Breakers:

1. 3+ years' experience with the following:
2. Experience in digital design, graphic design, UI / UX, or a related field.
3. Experience working in an agency, e-commerce, SaaS, or performance marketing environment.
4. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, After Effects) and Figma for web and mobile design.
5. Experience designing conversion-focused landing pages, email templates, paid ads, and social media creatives.
6. Strong understanding of UX / UI principles, usability best practices, and user psychology to enhance digital experiences.
7. Proficient in automation tools and frontend technologies such as HTML and CSS, with hands-on experience using CMS platforms like HubSpot and WordPress.

Additional Information

Perks of joining the Tribe:

1. Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
2. Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in-office work models.
3. Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
4. Be guided by visionary leadership.
5. Seize the opportunity for study leave.
6. Access to on-demand learning and development.
7. Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it's true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
8. If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.